Weaver New Senator Named in Georgia Twenty Third District
An election was held in Taylor, Houston and Crawford counties to choose a State Senator for the Twenty third district succeeding the late W F Weaver who died in a July auto crash in Atlanta. Col J Weaver, his brother, faced no opposition. Weaver resided in Reynolds Georgia, the home town of his late brother.
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Taylor
Houston
Crawford
W. F. Weaver
Atlanta
Col. J . Weaver
Senate
Weaver
Reynolds
Death of Rev. F. M. Posey Last Week
Rev. Monroe Posey aged 66 died at his home east of Butler on Thursday after months of illness from cancer. He is survived by his companion and several sons and daughters. Funeral and interment at New Prospect church Friday morning with Rev. C. H. Moore officiating. Posey long a Free Will Baptist minister and respected farmer and community member. He will be greatly missed.
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Monroe Posey
Butler
Posey
New Prospect Church
C. H. Moore
Free Will Baptist Church
Mr. Posey
Card of Thanks from Mrs P S Bickley
A brief thanks from Mrs. P S Bickley of Howard Georgia dated August 6 1918 for friends who shared vigils at the bedside and offered untiring devotion after a loved one’s death. The note expresses sorrow and hopes for continued support for those affected.
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P. S. Bickley
Howard, Ga
Unusually Small Number of Dove Licenses Sold
Game Warden J. H. Brown reports fewer than a dozen county residents hold dove hunting licenses as the season opened August 1. He cites soaring ammunition prices, now twice previous levels, as a key reason for the weak purchase.
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J. H. Brown
Mr. Brown
Mrs Burns Letter Prompts Local Health Remedies
In Savannah Missouri on October 12 1916 a letter notes a reader’s confidence in Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to cure flux and dysentery in prior episodes and urges others to use it for similar symptoms. The writer says the remedy helped many people and cites personal experience from years ago.
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Savannah
Chamberlain
No Sugar For Those Who Evade Regulations
The article explains new sugar restrictions limiting individuals to a half pound per week and warns violators may face complete shortage. Grocers receive reduced August allotments and delays in delivery. Sugar price will rise by one cent per pound.
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Food Administration
Fordson: A Farm Engine Acknowledged By Ford
The Fordson tractor is praised as a useful farm engine from Ford and his engineers. The piece argues Ford’s profit model serves farmers and society, framing the launch as a patriotic contribution. It defends Ford against charges of self advertising and urges others to pursue similar honest enterprise.
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Ford
Local Happenings and Visits Across the County
Five Points reports visits from residents including F S Holmes of Macon and Tom Carrington of Talbotton. Rev M T Gaultney conducts a Midway revival. Miss Mell Shumate plans Thomaston visits. Miss Mamie Adams also in Thomaston area. E E Jarrell of Butler visits family in town. Kilby family from Reynolds guests. Edna Haywood returns from Atlanta to family home while W D Parker suffers a fractured arm after an accident at Wesley Hall association.
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W. D.parker
Association
Waverly Hall
Local Social News Highlights From Griffin Area
Miss Jennie Thurman returns home after completing a Griffin business course and works at the local bank. Numerous visits and travel among residents are noted, including Howard to Woodall, Raleigh and Shiloh trips, Camp Gordon visits, and military recalls. The rent meeting opens August 3 with Rev C B McDaniel and W W Hooten in charge. large crowds expected.
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Jennie Thurman
Griffin
C. B McDaniel
South Georgia
W. W. Hooten
Singer
The Joy of Living Through Better Health
The advertisement argues lasting pleasure requires good health and regular bowels. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets move the bowels, improve digestion, and reduce headaches and indigestion, offering a chance to realize real joy of living. Try it.
Million Dollars More For Georgia Common Schools
Atlanta August 1 The Georgia House debates the general appropriations bill risking a million and a half deficit. Common schools seek a flat million increase to four million two hundred thousand, with factional votes and constitutional disputes shaping the outcome.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia House
Hugh M Dorsey
House
Appropriations Committee
Burwell
Treasury
Anderson
Jenkins
Department of Agriculture
Joe Hall
Agricultural Department
Market Bureau
Hall
Shaw's 1918 Senate Vision Against Imperialism and Catholic Influence
Emmett R Shaw declares loyalty to the flag and pledges to oppose divine right and Catholic influence over government. He calls for public ownership of utilities, opposes foreign acquisitions, supports strong coast defense, warns against centralized power, and accuses Jewish control of finance and media, noting press scrutiny differs from earlier figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Georgia
America
Europe
Taylor County Representative Seeks Re-Election in 1918
Announcement to voters of Taylor County by C. W. Foy seeking renomination for the office of Representative Subject to the September 11 1918 primary. He thanks the county for past confidence and pledges to serve to the best of his ability if re-elected.
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Taylor County
Cc. W. Foy
Hinton Seeks Taylor County Support for September Primary
A candidate message from R. A. Hinton announces his run for Representative from Taylor County subject to the September primary and asks for local support from voters. He signs the appeal respectfully.
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Taylor County
R. A. Hinton
Striving to Elect Loyal Leaders Amid Debt Tax Debate
The piece argues for a graduated income tax to fund war debt interest and the sinking fund, urging voters to back a candidate who will stand by the proposed platform. It warns that bosses and big business allies would centralize government and trample rights, delivering Americans into despotic rule.
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F. M. Posey
Mr. Ford Again
F. S. Holmes
Macon
Tom Carrington
Talbotton
M. T. Gaultney
Wesley
Mell Shumate
Thomaston
Miss Mamie
Bentley Adams
Carsonville
E. E. Jarrell
J. Darrell
Edna Haywood
J. W. Haywood
Sims Harbuck
J. M. Bone
Clarice
Lyra Hollis
Mrs
Tom Mongomery
Tom and Clyde McCants
John Brooks
Wilda Wall of
Howard
Hilda Woodall
Master Leonard
Mary Monk
Raleigh
Shiloh
Frances Jordan
Mitt Jordan
Coolidge, Ga
W. O. Wall
Augusta
Sol Wall
C. L. Wall
Little Son
Omaha
J. L. Anthony
J. T. Taylor
Route 2
Nin Woodall
Norwich
Albert Montgomery
Charlie Montgomery
Reynolds Bank
Lower
California
R. L. Bell
Sergeant R. L. Bell
Camp Hancock
Charles Wall
Mallory & Roper
Syracuse
N. Y
B. F. Brady
Tom Chapman
Ruth Mitchell
Camp Gordon
Messrs
John Brady
Randall Waller
Soldier Boys
Mary E. Monk
Maud and
Lydia Lawhorn
Brooksville, Fla
Will McFarland
Mr. Crosby Hendricks
Cooksville, Ga
A. H. Hendricks
Mrs. Jordan Cook
Franklin
P. C. Watson
R. M. Jinks
Porter Gorman
Barnesville
Len McGinty
Drew Averett
Alma Wadsworth
Tom Montgomery
Moulton Martin
H.J. Tarrer
W. C. Anderson
Emmett R. Shaw
United States Senate
China
Japan
Daily Press
Bishop Turner
Booker T. Washington
Itea
Scott
Scott & Bowng Bloomfield
MN. J
DELCO
Home Electric Light & Power Co
Macon, Ga
Fort Gaines, Ga
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